Virtue is defined to be mediocrity, of which either extreme is vice. Rutherford B. Hayes defineextrememediocrity Change image and share on social
We are in a period when old questions are settled and the new are not yet brought forward. Extreme party action, if continued in such a time, would ruin the party. Moderation is its only chance. The party out of power gains by all partisan conduct of those in power. Rutherford B. Hayes actionbringchance share on social
The bold enterprises are the successful ones. Take counsel of hopes rather than of fears to win in this business. Rutherford B. Hayes boldbusinesscounsel Change image and share on social
I am less disposed to think of a West Point education as requisite for this business than I was at first. Good sense and energy are the qualities required. Rutherford B. Hayes businessdisposeeducation Change image and share on social
The unrestricted competition so commonly advocated does not leave us the survival of the fittest. The unscrupulous succeed best in accumulating wealth. Rutherford B. Hayes accumulateadvocatecommonly Change image and share on social
One of the tests of the civilization of people is the treatment of its criminals. Rutherford B. Hayes civilizationcriminalpeople Change image and share on social
To vote is like the payment of a debt, a duty never to be neglected, if its performance is possible. Rutherford B. Hayes debtdutyneglect Change image and share on social
Law without education is a dead letter. With education the needed law follows without effort and, of course, with power to execute itself; indeed, it seems to execute itself. Rutherford B. Hayes deadeducationeffort Change image and share on social
